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most of it from america. mike is an environmental at activist. it's from the washington transit authority. >> yes. this is also a monitor. the onship label says property of the u.s. army. it says property of the united states government. then they have a state of connecticut mental health facility. >> reporter: and the environmental group greenpeace provided us with photo of what it says is e-waste bearing the label of the u.s. environmental protection agency. for almost every country in the world, it is illegal to send this kind of electronic waste to another country, but not the u.s. the u.s. is one of three nations that did not ratify a treaty banning the exportation of this e-waste. american e-waste is shipped overseas because it is cheaper than recycling it in the u.s. >> this is a pure cost situation. there's no nefarious masterminds trying to ruin the lives of people overseas. the reality is you can ship these goods on container ships for pennies. >> reporter: according to a general accounting office last year, harmful e-waste is flowing v
most of it from america. mike is an environmental at activist. it's from the washington transit authority. >> yes. this is also a monitor. the onship label says property of the u.s. army. it says property of the united states government. then they have a state of connecticut mental health facility. >> reporter: and the environmental group greenpeace provided us with photo of what it says is e-waste bearing the label of the u.s. environmental protection agency. for almost every...
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the democrats believe that you've got to change the entire health care system in america, including the so-called government option which we believe would be -- lead to a government takeover of the health care system in america. that's why we've had so much trouble reconciling differences, even though we share a common goal of fixing health care in america. >> that's john mccain this morning. let's bring in dr. bernie healey, she's a cardiologist and a health editor with "us news and world report." she was the head of the national institutes of health. dr. healey, good to see you. >> nice to see you. >> before i get kind of a take from you from a number of people who have voiced their concerns and frustrations to us in so many different ways, i'm wondering do you think there is an urgent need right now for the government to step in and offer some sort of health care plan for the 46 million to 47 million people uninsured? >> i think there is an urgent need to address that aching problem we've had for many years. and i think there is an urgent need to address cost. but there isn't an urge
the democrats believe that you've got to change the entire health care system in america, including the so-called government option which we believe would be -- lead to a government takeover of the health care system in america. that's why we've had so much trouble reconciling differences, even though we share a common goal of fixing health care in america. >> that's john mccain this morning. let's bring in dr. bernie healey, she's a cardiologist and a health editor with "us news and...
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. >> this is the most rigorous program in america today. >> reporter: lawmakers are working on whether to make that a national blueprint for new rules and stepped up food inspections. >>> what can you do at home? make sure to wash your hands before you handle lettuce or raw produce. even though most bagged greens are prewashed, it doesn't hurt to wash them again. food safety experts say e. coli can grow quickly in greens that are deteriorating. b@b@ >>> another reality tv star is moving into the metro area. kate gosselin of john and kate plus 8 reportedly bought a condo in rockville. what do the neighbors think about this? we have more about what may be the brand new digs. >> she's going to rent a condo here? yikes. >> reporter: the debate has begun. kate gosselin may soon call this home and it seems everyone has an opinion about it. >> i think it would be really, really cool. >> i think it is scarey. >> reporter: until a few weeks ago she was eating right here. if she's moving into a condo in the town square it would be the palladium. they have hardwood floors, stainless steel applian
. >> this is the most rigorous program in america today. >> reporter: lawmakers are working on whether to make that a national blueprint for new rules and stepped up food inspections. >>> what can you do at home? make sure to wash your hands before you handle lettuce or raw produce. even though most bagged greens are prewashed, it doesn't hurt to wash them again. food safety experts say e. coli can grow quickly in greens that are deteriorating. b@b@ >>> another...
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that's huge for the fuel efficiency of america. >> are hybrids popular? do you know if hybrids have been selling? >> i haven't not heard about hybrids being really popular. i talked to toyota. they said that 90% of the cars they're trading in are conquest vehicles which means that they're getting cars from domestic cars, other types of carmakers. primarily because toyota has always had good fuel efficiency. there are very few toyotas under 18 miles per gallon. >> when all is said and done, how much do you think this would have helped the automobile industry? let's talk about the u.s. industry. are people being urged to drive chryslers and buicks and gms and all of those? >> i think they thought that that's what would happen, and what is happening is definitely a lot of the big three vehicles are being turned in because they were the least fuel efficient. what the auto alliance says is that two of the three top that are being bought are domestic vehic vehicles, ford focus and chevy cobalt. i do think it's going to help. >> that's great. louann hammond, tha
that's huge for the fuel efficiency of america. >> are hybrids popular? do you know if hybrids have been selling? >> i haven't not heard about hybrids being really popular. i talked to toyota. they said that 90% of the cars they're trading in are conquest vehicles which means that they're getting cars from domestic cars, other types of carmakers. primarily because toyota has always had good fuel efficiency. there are very few toyotas under 18 miles per gallon. >> when all is...
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>> here in louisville we have this weekend the convention of the vietnam veterans of america. they say, you know, the government does a pretty good job of running our health care program. i think everyone who is in medicare, most everyone who is in medicare, even though a lot of people don't think that's run by the government, say, you know, we love our medicare, we love our medicare. that's government-run, too. there are about 80 million people now in programs run by the government. most people are pretty satisfied with that. the government can run health care where it can't maybe run some other things because the government doesn't have to make a profit, government doesn't have to advertise, government doesn't have huge administrative costs. that's why creating the public option is really important because it can bring those competitive advantages to help bring prices down from the private sector as well. >> okay. democrat from kentucky, congressman john yarmuth, great to talk to you. >> thank you. >>> all alone, a family living in a high-rise with no neighbors, nada. do you
>> here in louisville we have this weekend the convention of the vietnam veterans of america. they say, you know, the government does a pretty good job of running our health care program. i think everyone who is in medicare, most everyone who is in medicare, even though a lot of people don't think that's run by the government, say, you know, we love our medicare, we love our medicare. that's government-run, too. there are about 80 million people now in programs run by the government. most...
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viagra...america's most prescribed ed treatment... can help you enjoy a more satisfying sexual experience. to learn more, spend some quality time with viagra.com ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. don't take viagra if you take nitrates for chest pain... as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. to avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting... more than four hours. stop taking viagra and call your doctor right away... if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or hearing. now's the time. ask your doctor if viagra is right for you. ♪ viva viagra! >> well, a kentucky teacher was fired and arrested for sexually abusing a student, but she claims the charge was based on mere rumors. can you really be fired for hearsay and does she have a case against the school. here to debate this, mercedes coalen, criminal defense attorney and fox legal am list and former prosecutor remy spencer. good morning
viagra...america's most prescribed ed treatment... can help you enjoy a more satisfying sexual experience. to learn more, spend some quality time with viagra.com ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex. don't take viagra if you take nitrates for chest pain... as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. side effects may include headache, flushing, upset stomach, and abnormal vision. to avoid long-term injury, seek immediate medical help for an erection lasting... more than...